May 9, 2010

TEA CUP PARTIES FOR TWO DAYS!

Hi Ladies: Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day! Mine was very sweet, thank you. In another post I will show you my nephew's new state of the arts, home. Have you seen that commercial on TV that shows a home with televisions in every room, including the bathrooms and closets? That is his home! Except he also have televisions outside, in the outside living room, by the waterfall. Yes, I said waterfall. Don't worry, I got lots of pictures. The entire house was custom made. My nephew Tim, is not married and barely 26 years old. He gave all the mom's beautiful flower arrangements. We sat outside in the eating area and built in heaters that you could not see, kept us so warm and cozy. Some of us watched the TV, others sat by the outside fireplace, still others were in the rock Jacuzzi. Music was piped into to every area of the house and yard. The place was just amazing and completely private.

Anyway, more later on the house, right now we have two parties going on. The first is at Ceilo's from http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/. She is hosting a Victorian Tea Party. Please stop by and visit her. She has ladies from all over the world sharing their tea cups. Of course, the second one is Tea Cup Tuesday that Terri and I host. Terri's address is http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/. Last week we had 40 ladies partying. It took me all day to visit. So today with two parties we just might be what my son calls "Party Animals". Who can get tried of looking a amazing tea cups? Not me!

Now on to my cups! My first cup is a vintage, Elegant Glass Etched cup and saucer with scalloped edges. It has a name, I just can't think of it. I love the lace like pattern that is etched on each piece. I hope you can see it on the cup. I think it is stunning. The next cup is fairly common. it's called New England Toile. I have only had it for about 10 years or so. I thought I wanted to collect some black tea cups because I did not own any at the time. So I purchased the tea pot and the sugar and creamer. The thought was I could always have a tea table decorated in blacks and whites. I always have a plan!

The next one is the white coffee cup. Does not really fall into tea cup slot, but isn't it beautiful? It is Fritz and Floyd, 1988. I just love how dainty it looks with the fairly handle. That one is followed by a rare Leneige cup and saucer. It is circa 1950 and is a very thin china. The cup is a demitasse with the purple flowers and a cream color china. Notice the scallop edges on the cup. It is my favorite of this bunch.

Last but not least the a Lefton, demitasse cup and saucer. It comes with a stand and has those adorable feet on the cup. When I have teas I like to use my demitasse cups as vases. I fill them with baby roses to match the table setting. I like I said, I always have a plan. Well I hope you enjoyed my pretties this week.

You can just add your name to "Mr. Linky" and party on!

Please join us no matter how late, we just want you to play. See you at the parties! Blessings, Martha

63 comments:

Hi Martha..wow..these are so gorgeous..I am dazzled by all the sparkly displays of gems and cups..they are gorgeous!!I love that doggie..so cute!! Wonderful post.yay..thanks for sharing all of that! Wow!Have a fabulous day! BlessingsKiki~

Martha! I have never seen a glass teacup and saucer before! It really is lovely! Ant talking of lovely, Your nephew's house sounds rather magnificent! Can't wait to see photos of it! Have a lovely week! Suzie xxx

Hi Martha, love all the pretty cups and bling too! I'm giving some SERIOUS thought to joining your Teacup Tuesday tomorrow! It will be my very first time. I don't have a lot of teacups, just a few, so I will showcase just one, that way I can participate in future Teacup Tuesdays :) Have a great week!! Warmest always, Brenda

This is just so delightful Martha! What lovely teacups!..,Also, what a fabulously lovely thing for your dear nephew to do for you ladies and his house sounds beyond wonderful!..,Wow Martha!

I am also going to partake with Ceilo's lovely teaparty!.., I have just been sooo busy it has taken me awhile yet I'm on track now!.., I even have posted my part one of Teusday's and Wednesday's tea's already..,( I posted if you can believe it, well after midnight when my husband and I got home after taking my dear mama on a day trip and out to dinner tocelebrate mothers day)..,(Blogger shows a Sunday post yet it was approximately 1;35 am, Monday morning)!

Martha I've been so very busy that I did'nt realize I missed an important 'blog-ga-versary'; my 5oth tea blog past came and went, it will be my 53rd blog post will be this Tuesday and Wednesday!.., Wow!.., Where has the time gone?

~I am however celebrating my 30th 'Tuesday Tea For Two' with some giveaway's and contests and you are also warmly invited my dear, I'd love to have you partake!

I'll be back to read more about that amazing house. In the meantime, I've enjoyed visiting here. Lots of pretty teacups to enjoy but the one with feet intrigues me. I like the black and white too. Something a bit different. It looks like you have something for every occasion. Thanks for the tea!

Oh Martha so many teacups you need to days to showcase! I love it! As always you choose the sweetest ones to share and I am partial to the black one with the spaghetti cocker spaniel figurine - he looks just like my Bailey :-)Cant wait to see more tomorrow plus your nephews hi-tech home too!Happy Teacup . . .. Monday 2U!Lynn

Martha,What a wonderful Mother's Day you had! Now what in heaven's name does your nephew do for a living to have a house like that???? WOW!!Your tea cup post today made me ooh! And AWE!I adore the black and white and was just looking at some dinner plates in black and white in Marshall's this weekend.I love the victorian figurines and i have the same Home Interiors gentleman!!What a lovely post as always!!Hugs to your dear friend,Debbie

Hi Martha, sorry its been so long since I visited. Took a break for a while and you know how it is catching up with everyone... I have been wondering about your daughter.. and how she is. Blessings to you always sweet lady!Gwen

Hi Martha! I'm so glad you had a lovely Mother's Day! You deserved it!! Your collection is beautiful this week!! I'm joining you for Teacup Tuesday and have signed up so have a look! I especially love your violet set...no surprise there! Blessings, love and I've been praying for you!Doni

They are all so beautiful and you did such a great job showing them. This is my first visit to you blog, but I assure it won't be my last. I can't decide which cup I like the best. I never thought of putting 'bling' to show off cups. How clever you are.

Hello Dear Martha....Loved looking at your treasured cups. The one with the little dog near it was my favorite! You have so many FABULOUS cups. Thanks to you and Terri for hosting the Tea Cup Tuesday! You girls are the pizazz! Sincerely, Susan

So nice to meet you! Thank you for hosting this fun party for us. I enjoyed reading your "about me". I had to laugh, because I was agreeing with everything you said! lol Yes, and I agree there should be a holiday for Pink!I love garage sales and all that too. Your tea things are so pretty, and I love the bling you added too!

Lovely, stunning teacups. I am linking in, thanks to your lovely invitation. I appreciate being invited, and I've linked your beautiful party to the top of my blog post from Cielo's party if that's alright. Hugs from Missouri.

Beautiful cups Martha, and beautiful jewelry too!I love your small dark colored demitasse with the feet. I have one very similar to it that my sister gave to me.We are having a real party this week! It may take two days to see everyone. How fun!I am feeling a little better and just got on tonight. I will visit all I can, and then visit some more tomorrow. Hugs,Terri

Martha, Another beautiful job displaying your treasures. I love the toile set. I always wished I had an extra room to decorate in black and white toile. I love it's casual elegance. Thank you for another fun Tuesday!Denise

Martha,You continue to amaze me with your teacups! And this week's color theme is DIVINE! There isn't a bad one in the bunch! I want them ALL! Especially the Toile set....I have never seen that before and am so happy you photographed it for us to see!The TV story makes me laugh. Please make sure you post pictures of the waterfall/TV!Thanks for hosting with Terri...it's a special day for all of us!Hugs,Jan

Martha, you have the most lovely teacups! I love how you always display them with your jewels! I love the etched one because it's different. Your nephew Tim sounds like a real sweetheart, buying flowers for all the moms! What a thoughtful young man he must be! Thank you for sharing your pretties and if you would like to be linked up with me, just let me know. Wishing you a beautiful day.

Hi Martha! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the black and white set! Very pretty!!.. I keep meaning to link with you, and am too scatterbrained to remember when I am actually putting a post together!! I would love to join you next time around, so I'm going to add your logo under weekly events on my right side bar... So I can REMEMBER! Glad to hear you had a Happy Mother's Day! Me too!.. Can't wait to see your nephew's house!! ~tina

Hi Martha! Thank you for stopping by to visit me and for becoming my latest follower. I am following you too now. What a lovely collection of tea cups and pots you have. I believe we share much in common. I love english gardens too. Have a wonderful day and enjoy a cup of tea!!

Martha, they're all beautiful! I've seen Depression glass teacups and saucers but mostly in pink, green and gold, never have seen a clear one as pretty as this.Today is my first day of Teacup Tuesday ever. I think I could be online all day catching up!Such beautiful ones to look at everywhere here!Blessings!Diane

Martha, Your teacups are gorgeous! Love the etched clear glass teacup! My other favorite is the black and white one! Thanks for inviting me to join the party - I will plan on it next week! I am looking forward to seeing your nephew's house, too. Sounds amazing! And not just because he has lots of tvs! lolI am a new follower, Martha, love your blog!Beth

Dearest Martha, Sounds like you had a wonderful Mother's Day. I can't wait to see some photographs. I love your wonderful tea sets and sparkly jewels! All my best and thanks for having me again and hosting such a lovely party with Terri! xo Theresa MsartistSewCrafty

I love your post this week. The vintage jewelery is a great touch. I too have started to collect black and white teacups and have been loking fora teapot, ect to go with. Yours is perfect!! What a lucky find.No teacups this week Hope that is okay. Just the silver service. I will be back on track next week.Thank you for hostessingBlessings,Pam

Dear Martha,I regret not having taken part in your lovely weekly tea cupt tuesday,but will certainly join the next.love all your cups. you ara indeed a serial collector LOL.As usual you display them so beautifully that it's nearly impossible to say which one I love best. I feel most attracted to your black toile teaset though. I find it so romantic and chic!have a great weekendrita

You've got 58 participants, good for you Martha!One of these days I'm going to have to get my cups out of boxes and join you! Your post is all glitz and glamor and diamonds!I am very interested to see your nephew's house, it sounds very neat. I am glad to hear you enjoyed the day. I hope you forgot your troubles for a bit got to relax. Take care and have a terrific weekend!

About Me

I'm a Christian lady with a family I adore. Living in Southern California, our home is nestled in the mountains. I have been working on an English garden for 14 years! It is still not done! I love to live with vintage things. I redecorate my home every month whether it needs it or not. I have a husband, Kelly and three wonderful grown children, Monique, Vanessa and Kyle which I love so much. Extra special treasures in my life are my three Grandchildren Maya, Noah and Sophia Lola. I can not remember what life was like before them. I love anything vintage especially items with roses and ladies. I have my own website, Pretty Vintage Things, where only special items are sold! I always have something beautiful to look at, so feel free to stop by. I love the Lord with all my heart and give Him thanks for all His blessings!